Strongly Acid Soil Must Be Limed for Corn

The necessity of liming strongly acid soils that will be planted in corn is well illustrated in a demonstration conducted by Harold Vaught, Area Extension Agent in Adair County. A field that was well fertilized with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium produced low corn yields in 1966. Analysis of a soil sample from the field showed that it was strongly acid soil. (Similar conditions have been reported by many farmers throughout the state in recent years.) Since this field was to be planted in corn again in 1967, a liming demonstration was planned

Borax, Borates, and Other Boron-Carrying Compounds

Boron is available on the market in a number of different compounds. Since the amount of boron contained in each compound is different, the concentration will determine the rate required per acre. Frequently, all of these boron-containing compounds are erroneously referred to as borax (11.36 percent boron)

Response of Corn to Broadcast Applications of Zinc

Where zinc deficiency in corn occurs on Kentucky soils it has been corrected by applying 3 to 6 pounds of elemental zinc per acre in the row at planting time. In some areas of the state, corn planters with row fertilizer attachments are not generally used, raising the question as to library the amount of zinc required when broadcast applications are made. Through the cooperation of Clarence Mitchell, Area Extension Specialist, a field was located where the 1966 corn crop showed zinc deficiency. Since the field was to be planted in corn (Connecticut 860) in 1967, a field trial with broadcast applications of zinc was conducted

Four Fundamental Factors in the Instability of the American Home

The family may be defined as a group of interacting personalities of neer tie or blood-kin; namely, husband, wife, children, and may include grand parents.The origin of the family is not clear, since we find marriage in a rather highly developed form among the most primitive tribes. The family has taken on different forms in various places and under varying circumstances. Perhaps monogamy, the union of one man and one woman, is the most prevalent fore of marriage, not only in the United States but among all peoples and in all ages. Polygyny, the union of one man with several women, is not uncommon. Although it is not permitted in the United States, it is practiced in certain societies but confined largely to the wealthy. Polyandry, the union of one woman with several men, is not so common a form of marriage; however, it may be found in Tibet and among some of the mountain tribes of India

Nitrogen Loss from Surface Application

Research work has shown that considerable nitrogen can be lost from surface applied ammonia-containing fertilizers. The nitrogen is lost due to the formation of ammonia which escapes into the air. Soil and weather conditions encouraging this loss are high temperature, moist soils, high pH and source of nitrogen

Making Reform a Reality: Ways to Facilitate Better Healthcare Payment and Delivery Systems and Lower Healthcare Costs

Outlines the need for episode-of-care and comprehensive care payment reforms and the changes required of healthcare stakeholders. Discusses strategies for consumer engagement, helping providers transition, payment levels, measurement, and other issues

Results of Nitrogen Applications on Ohio River Overflow Bottom Areas in Henderson County in 1967

In cooperation with Stuart Brabant, Area Extension Agent in Henderson county , four field trials with nitrogen fertilization on corn were conducted in the Ohio River Bottom area. In two of the trials where corn was followed by corn, nitrogen was applied at the rates of 0, 50, 100, 150 and 200 pounds per acre, with each treatment replicated 4 times. In the two other trials, where corn was grown following soybeans, nitrogen rates of 0, 100 and 200 pounds per acre were replicated 4 times in one field and 3 times in the other. Planting was delayed until early June in three of the tests, owing to a spring overflow. One area located on slightly higher ground was planted prior to the overflow and was not flooded. The nitrogen, applied in the form of ammonium nitrate, was applied broadcast on the proper plots June 30, 1967